OUTBREAKS of rain will continue to ease through this evening and overnight, although skies will remain fairly cloudy.

It will be another muggy night in towns and cities with temperatures staying above 15°C.

Looking ahead to the weekend, expect a cloudy start to Saturday, perhaps with some patchy drizzle.

Skies will brighten, however, with plenty of sunshine by the afternoon. Maximum temperature 27°C.

Sunday will be mainly sunny, very warm and humid. However, there is an increasing chance of some heavy showers or thunderstorms developing on Monday and Tuesday.